Department of the Air Force, Air Mobility Command, 6th CONS, 2606 Brown Pelican Ave., MacDill AFB, FL, 33621-5000

23 -- TSSR MOBILE TRAILER/TOWER SOL 99T2251 DUE 092099 POC Robert Binkley, NCOIC, Speacialized Acquistion Flight, Phone 813-828-7030, Fax 813-828-7792, Email binkleyr@macdill.af.mil -- Mike Wilson, Contract Administrator, Phone 813-828-7457, Fax 813-828-7792, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=99T2251&LocID =582. E-MAIL: Robert Binkley, binkleyr@macdill.af.mil. TSSR Mobile Trailer/Tower Specifications System mission requirements: The trailer mounted tower system must be able to support a microwave radio weighing no more that 50 pounds and having a 1 foot diameter dish. This tower must be able to raise the radio system (AN/GRC239, TS SR) no less than 80 feet above the ground The radio system and tower assembly must be able to withstand winds of at least 50 MPH. The following specifications apply to the Mobile trailer/tower system required by the 290 JCSS. 1. TRAILER:  The trailer shall be at least a dual axle heavy duty galvanized or aluminum trailer capable of carrying the mast system plus at least 1500 pounds of additional cargo.  This vehicle shall meet or exceed all codes regarding its travel on public roadways and have surge type brakes with an emergency breakaway brake application system on at least 2 of the 4 wheels.  The axles shall be at least 3500 pound capacity each  The tires shall be 225/70R14LT all terrain load range C or better  A spare tire shall be mounted on the curbside of the trailer so as to be easily accessible for tire changing  The trailer shall have a metal floor installed such that equipment cases can be carried on this floor during travel. The floor shall be able to support no less than 25 pounds per square foot. This floor shall have drain holes to drain water out  The entire perimeter of the floor area shall have vertical sides  The method of attachment for the trailer to the towing vehicle shall be by pintle-hook type assembly. This pintle lunette will be mounted on the trailer tongue such that the trailer will travel in a level position when towed by an M-1097 (HUMVEE) series vehicle. 2. MAST:  The mast shall be no less than 80 feet and no more than 90 feet tall as measured from ground level to the top of the mast when the mast is erected.  The front of the mast, when stowed for travel shall not extend beyond the front of the pintle hook lunette.  The overall length of the trailer and mast assembly shall not exceed 20 feet.  The mast shall be a typical crank-up aluminum triangular tube type interlocking section tower. All typical industry safety guidelines will be met or exceeded.  All mast erection motors shall be via 24-volt motor. A hand crank shall also be supplied for each motor in case of motor failure. The 24-volt motors shall be powered by 2 on-board batteries. An external 24-volt motor" type receptacle shall also be wired to the motors to allow the tower to be erected from a military vehicle via standard NATO slave cable. 3. SUPPORT EQUIPMENT  A guy kit shall be supplied with the system. This guy kit shall contain sufficient numbers of galvanized guys and anchors to restrain the mast assembly (when fully erected) to industry standards. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. SOLICITATION NUMBER F08602 99T2251 will be issued as a Request for Quote. Contractor shall provide all plant, labor, materials, equipment and supervision. Including supplies and parts necessary to manufacture and deliver the trailers in accordance with the specifications described above. FOB: Destination, Acceptance: Destination. Standard Industrial Code is 3715. Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-12. FAR Provision 52.212-1, 52.212-2, applies to this acquisition. Offers shall be evaluated for fair and reasonable price, technical acceptability, adherence to applicable clauses, provisions, delivery schedule and satisfactory past performance record. Additional applicable FAR Clauses: 52.212-4, 52.212-5, 52.203-3, 52.215-11, 52.233-2, 52.247-34, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-41, 52.222-42, 52.228-5, 52.222-48. Offer shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offer Representation and Certification-Commercial Items which may be accessed on the internet (http://farsite.hill.af.mil). The following are contract terms and conditions to implement statutes or orders applicable to Defense Acquisitions of commercial items. DFAR 252.225-7001, 252.225-7001, 252.225-7036, 252.227-7015, 252.227-7037, 252.247-7024. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered. Offers are due 20 Sep 99 at 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Submit quotes to the attention of MSgt Binkley, 6 CONS/LGCB, fax 813 828-7792 or e-mail Posted 09/10/99 (D-SN379068). (0253)

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